Oxford University’s Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM) encompass some of the world’s most significant collections, comprising of the Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Libraries, History of Science Museum, Museum of Natural History, Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum, and the Pitt Rivers Museum. These institutions play a vital role in supporting the University's teaching, research, and community engagement goals, while also serving as the public face of the University.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join GLAM’s Marketing & Communications team in a role that is pivotal in supporting and delivering day-to-day marketing activities, driving awareness, and increasing visitor numbers across the GLAM institutions and the wider GLAM division.

 

This is a 2-year fixed term, part-time post (2.5 days per week). The role supports a hybrid working model, with the expectation of working on-site at least 60% of the time. Some weekend work may be required as part of this role.

 

This role requires Lone Working and regular manual handling.

 

You will support the planning and delivery of both online and offline marketing campaigns, helping to promote GLAM and its institutions. You will manage smaller marketing campaigns, working closely with internal stakeholders and, where necessary, external agencies. You will also be responsible for creating and managing marketing assets, conducting market research and evaluation, and writing and editing a range of marketing materials, as well as managing marketing budgets and maintaining relationships with key suppliers.

 

You will have marketing experience in both online and offline advertising, with proven skills in digital marketing across various channels, including experience in creating compelling marketing content for different platforms and audiences. You will have excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to a non-specialist audience, with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

•         An excellent contributory pension scheme

•         38 days of annual leave

•         A comprehensive range of childcare services

•         Family leave schemes

•         Cycle loan scheme

•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

More information is available at  https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

 

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

 

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

 

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Phil Brooks, GLAM Marketing Manager, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (phil.brooks@glam.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

 

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 28 October 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 28 October 2024.